BMCC Newsletter Issue #410 - Healthcare Edition #1 (24 June 2024)
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Introducing The First Edition of BMCC's Healthcare Newsletter Progressing the Healthcare Agenda with Advocacy and Member Profiling |
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Welcome to the inaugural edition of the BMCC Healthcare Newsletter!
As part of our commitment to fostering the advancement of the Malaysian healthcare industry, this quarterly newsletter aims to provide you with the latest updates, insights, and developments within the healthcare sector.
Together with our Healthcare Committee, we are dedicated to fostering meaningful discussions, raising awareness, and advocating for policies that will drive innovation and improve healthcare outcomes.
Through this publication, we will also share the best practices and success stories of our members in the industry, highlight member initiatives and programmes to cultivate the growth of the Healthcare sector in Malaysia, as well as share upcoming events that showcase the brightest minds in the sector. |
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BMCC's Healthcare Committee Our Healthcare Committee is making significant strides in addressing healthcare industry matters in our member network. They are dedicated to advancing efforts in Healthcare Advocacy and enhancing Brand Profile & Visibility of our Healthcare Members, to our extensive network of members.
The Committee is Chaired by Shirley Loh, Regional Managing Director for Asia Pacific from Owen Mumford and Deputy Chaired by David Lin, Director for Communications, Government Affairs, Strategic Customer Solutions & the HIV Business Unit from GSK.
Stream 1: Healthcare Advocacy Our Committee's efforts on healthcare advocacy include engaging with government and regulatory bodies to influence policy, promoting best practices within the healthcare industry, and facilitating discussions on pressing health issues. Together, we work on raising awareness about public health initiatives, support the implementation of innovative healthcare solutions, and foster collaborations between the UK and Malaysian healthcare providers to enhance the quality and accessibility of healthcare services in Malaysia. Stay tuned for our first BMCC Healthcare Forum set in Q3 2024! This will be an amazing half-day initiative led by our members who are invested in the advancement of the healthcare industry. Stream 2: Brand Profile & Visibility As we support the growth and success of our healthcare members, the BMCC is committed to enhancing their brand profile and visibility within our network. We strive to showcase the innovative work, achievements, collaborations, and contributions of our members, ensuring they receive the recognition they deserve.
We understand that a strong brand presence is crucial for gaining trust, attracting partners, and reaching new heights in the healthcare industry. Through this newsletter, we will spotlight member success stories, feature thought leadership articles, and provide updates on notable projects and initiatives. By doing so, we aim to amplify your voice within the healthcare community and beyond.
We also showcase our healthcare members initiatives through the BMCC Health and Wellness Series: a collection of events that allow our members to engage with our network of members for knowledge-sharing on topics relevant to healthcare, medicine, and wellness.
Through these streams and initiatives, we seek to elevate and amplify voices committed to developing the healthcare industry in both the UK and Malaysia. |
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| Meet the Members of Our Healthcare Committee! |
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We are honoured to have these companies on our Committee, leading the charge to advancing Healthcare.
To join the conversation and utilise our member network to advance your healthcare goals, contact Yoong@bmcc.org.my and be a voice for medical progress with our Healthcare Committee. |
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| 26 June | BMCC's Health & Wellness Series: Save Your Skin with KPH Healthcare |
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With the introduction of the BMCC's Health and Wellness Series, we are collaborating with our member KPJ Healthcare for an exclusive event to share expert insights in plastic surgery and dermatology and discover new habits to take care of your skin!
Date: 26 June 2024 Time: 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm Venue: Banquet Hall, Level 10, Damansara Specialist Hospital 2 1, Jalan Bukit Lanjan 3, Bukit Lanjan, 60000 Kuala Lumpur
This event offers excellent networking opportunities with an elegant high tea session, and includes complimentary dental and basic health screenings, along with a lucky draw! |
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| 3 July | Private Healthcare's Role in Expanding Healthspan a Joint Chamber Initiative |
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Join us for an exclusive healthcare workshop focused on the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in Malaysia's private healthcare sector.
A distinguished panel of medical experts will share insights on: - Talk: The Private Healthcare and Medical Needs in Malaysia and its Regional Context
- Talk: Healthier World, Stronger Communities: What Can We Do?
- Forum: Healthcare and Medical Needs for Local and Expat Communities
This engaging session is followed by a session of Networking and Refreshments at the BMCC Office, Menara IQ, TRX.
This is an amazing opportunity for Joint Chamber networking over drinks and light refreshments.
We look forward to your participation!
For the event agenda and to register, click the button below! |
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| Medizee | Enjoy an Exclusive Comprehensive Health Screening as BMCC Member |
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Medizee is offering an exclusive price to BMCC members for a comprehensive health screening for both males and females for under RM250 and RM48 only for a basic health screening.
The comprehensive health screening comes with additional benefits such as 10% discount vouchers on supplements, free shopping bags, and more.
Medizee also provides pre-employment health screening as well as on-site services such as nutrition and health talks with corporate members.
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| Higher Education Ministry to Produce More Medical Specialists through Local Varsities |
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The Higher Education Ministry has come up with a medical specialist training strategy to train and produce more specialist doctors in Malaysia.
Its minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir stated that local institutions of higher learning produced a total of 7,935 Masters of Medicine degree holders as of last year.
Read the full article here. |
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| Healthcare Financing Reform Plan to be Announced Soon |
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The Health Ministry will announce its plan on Healthcare Financing Reform soon following its commitment in strengthening and improving the healthcare system across the country.
Read the full article here. |
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| GSK Advocates Importance of Adult Immunisation Amongst Malaysians |
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As Malaysia’s population shifts towards an ageing demographic, the importance of adult immunisation becomes increasingly apparent. |
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To advocate the importance of adult immunisation amongst Malaysians and in conjunction with the World Immunisation Week 2024 (April 24-30), GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has organised a timely discourse, bringing together local and global experts to share their perspectives on the changing vaccine landscape, the benefits of vaccines in older adults, and the socio-economic value of adult immunisation.
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| AstraZeneca, Sunway Medical Centre, and Other Healthcare Industry Leaders Advocate Early Actions in CKD |
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The Health Ministry of Malaysia has projected that more than 106,000 Malaysians could be on dialysis by 2040 if the rising rates of kidney failure do not change. |
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AstraZeneca, Sunway Medical Centre, the Ministry of Health Malaysia, and many other leading companies in the health industry have devised various solutions to kidney care.
Read the full article here. |
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| Owen Mumford | Distributing Medical Devices with Duopharma Biotech |
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Our member Owen Mumford has signed a Malaysian subsidiary of Duopharma Biotech Berhad, Duopharma Marketing to distribute medical devices in Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei. |
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As part of the inaugural agreement, Duopharma Biotech will distribute a range of diabetes care and eye care products, namely the Unifine Pentips and Unifine Pentips Plus insulin pen needles; Unistik 3 and Unilet Excelite lancets; as well as the Autodrop eye drop guide, to government and private healthcare facilities, other patient care facilities and retail outlets, with potential expansion of the range of products distributed.
Read the full article here. |
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| Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur | Celebrating and Supporting Cancer Survivors |
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Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur (PHKL), a beacon of medical excellence and compassionate patient care, proudly announces a series of events in celebration of Cancer Survivor Month. These activities underscore PHKL’s unwavering commitment to supporting cancer survivors and their families, reaffirming its role as a leader in innovative healthcare and patient support.
Read more and view all the activities here! |
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| PwC | Partnering for Health - Transforming Malaysia's Healthcare Throught Public-Private Partnerships |
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While the Ministry of Health (MOH) received one of the largest increases in allocation for Budget 2024 — a 13.5% increase from 2023 — funding remains insufficient to address the growing healthcare needs of an increasingly ageing nation and escalating medical inflation rates.
In light of today's public healthcare challenges, Malaysia needs innovative solutions for the future. Private healthcare providers can be part of the solution through public-private partnerships.
PwC's report discusses pragmatic public-private partnerships models globally, that have helped address healthcare delivery to growing nations, while managing overall costs and sustainability.
Access the full article here, |
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| Sunway Healthcare Group signs Landmark MoU with AstraZeneca |
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Sunway Healthcare Group (SHG) has entered into a groundbreaking partnership with AstraZeneca, marking the first collaboration of its kind between a Malaysian private healthcare group and a global pharmaceutical giant. |
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The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed at a ceremony held at the Sunway Sanctuary, sets the stage for extensive cooperation in clinical trials, research, and the implementation of innovative healthcare solutions.
Read the full article here. |
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| SMC Sunway City Recognised for Clinical Excellence and Innovation in the First Half of 2024 |
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Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City attained many accolades during the first half of 2024, including securing numerous spots in Newsweek’s Best Specialised Hospitals Asia Pacific 2024 and named top 250 World's Best Hospitals 2024 globally, Frost & Sullivan's 2024 Best Practices Market Leadership Award, Reader’s Digest Trusted Brand 2024, and Healthcare Asia Awards, to name a few. These achievements spotlight and recognise the hospital in the fields of clinical excellence, research, innovation and demonstrate their steadfast commitment to providing the best patient-centric healthcare services to their patients, partners and community. |
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| Sunway Medical Centre Teams Up with Annalise.ai to Improve Patient Care in Malaysia |
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Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City (SMC), the largest private quaternary hospital in Malaysia, embarks on a transformative journey in healthcare delivery through its partnership with Annalise.ai, a leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions in radiology.
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| N.J. Akers & Co | Healthcare IP Services |
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Entering the healthcare market in the UK with new or improved technology can be problematic. Accessing the National Health Service (NHS) is key, as the single largest provider of healthcare services in the UK. |
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Protecting new innovations, brands and designs is also important, if competition from other companies is to be avoided. Avoiding infringement of the IP rights of other companies is also essential, if full market penetration is to be achieved. N.J. Akers & Co. is a law firm specialising in intellectual property (IP) law, with a particular focus on Healthcare and healthcare-related technology. The firm advises and assists clients in the procurement and enforcement of IP rights, including patents, trade marks and designs, in the UK, Europe and worldwide via its network of associate law firms. The firm assists clients with other matters, including asserting rights against infringers, advising regarding infringement of third party rights, licensing of IP rights and acquisition or divestiture of IP rights. N.J. Akers & Co. assists and represents a significant number of NHS Trusts in the UK. NHS Trusts are potentially very valuable partners in developing new healthcare technology and entering the UK market, providing opportunities to access relevant clinical data, as well as develop and test new products and services for the UK market. N.J. Akers & Co. can introduce companies wishing to develop new technology as possible partners to the appropriate Trust.
Read more about them by visiting their site here. |
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Share with us how you're bringing the Malaysian healthcare industry to new heights!
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